Rivers: Wike-Fubara reconciliation ‘too little, too late’ — ADC chieftain
By Egufe Yafugborhi Rivers State chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sir Joe Korka-Waadah, has described the reconciliation move between Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as “too little, too late.” Korka-Waadah, Executive Director, Compassionate Heart Foundation, Canada, chided Wike for subjecting Fubara to prolonged political humiliation […]
Taiwo Oyedele explains 30-day fuel discount
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has explained the implications of the 30-day petrol discount introduced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Retail, insisting that the initiative is not a return to fuel subsidy. Oyedele disclosed this in a statement shared on his X platform on Friday, saying […]
CHRISTMAS: FAAN plans runway repairs at Owerri airport
By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has said plans are underway to temporarily close the runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, for essential repairs and resurfacing works. FAAN said the closure was tentatively scheduled to commence on October 20, 2026, and last approximately 25 days, subject to final confirmation. Director […]
Sunday Dare MMA Championship holds in Bayelsa
— Dare, Diri, Olympic champion Igali expected By Jacob Ajom The Nigeria Mixed Martial Arts Federation (NMMAF) will hold the second Sunday Dare Open National MMA Championship in Bayelsa State from October 14 to 18, 2026, bringing together athletes, coaches, officials and stakeholders from across the country. The championship is expected to attract former Minister […]
Trump rules out new Iran attack before US midterm elections
President Donald Trump ruled out Thursday attacking Iran before the US midterms on November 3, saying Washington was holding “productive discussions” with Tehran.
Fuel Discount: Obidient Movement faults FG, backs subsidy restoration
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Obidient Movement has faulted the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount initiative, questioning the figures used to calculate fuel-related interventions and accusing the government of failing to provide sufficient transparency in the management of the petroleum sector. The movement said the temporary discount raised questions about the government’s position on […]
